• The epididymides are coiled tubes that bring sperm from the testicles to the urethra (tube at the opening of the penis).  These tubes are located just above the testicles.  When an infection occurs in the epididymides, it is called epididymitis.
  

• Pain in the scrotum
  
• Scrotal swelling
  
• Penile discharge
  
• Pain at tip of penis
  
• Fever
  

1. Gram-negative bacteria/urinary tract infections
   
2. Tuberculosis.
   
3. Certain drugs such as amiodarone
   
4. Congenital abnormalities (present at birth)
   

• Elevated white blood cell count
  
• Gram stain and culture of penile discharge
  
• Ultrasound of scrotum
  

- Bactrim, Cipro, or Floxin for 21-28 days

• Testicular Torsion
  
• Testicular tumors